A Lifetime of Happiness: Movies, TV, and Video Games

The Steves discuss the 2017 gay blockbuster, Call Me By Your Name, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's Making Us Happy?The Circle Season 3 (Netflix)Project Pride Events in SarasotaMovie DiscussionNames and Number behind the scenesGiving up your bedroom to guestsPhrases we can't standInstant dislike turning into attractionGetting caught masturbatingWhen did Elio's parents catch on?Poor MarziaGoing to work with your parentsFlirting/hinting in codeDid they cross any 'line'?Creative hiding spots for funThat peach scene!Armie Hammers wardrobe malfunctionsThoughts on the endingLet us know what you thought of the movie by emailing us at happylifepod@gmail.com or by hitting us up on all the socials @happylifepodEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss 2018's Love, Simon, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?The Jurassic Park and World movies (HBO Max)Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers (Disney Plus)Follow us to get new episodes weekly, plus engage with us on social media @happylifepod or e-mail us directly at happylifepod@gmail.comEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves continue their celebration of Pride Month with a deep dive into the 2005 classic, Kinky Boots, along with on what's keeping us happy and filled with pride in pop culture today!What's Making Us Happy?Queer as Folk (2022)- PeacockRu Paul's Drag Race All Stars Season 7- Paramount PlusKinky BootsNames and numbers behind the scenesWhy we love itExperiences of being told to 'tone it down'What's the first thing you notice on a man?Great and rare platonic chemistryCommunicating in relationshipsExperiences with firing peopleThe definition of the color redAnd more!Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at happylifepod@gmail.com and engage with us on all the socials @happylifepod Stay Happy!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves continue Pride Month with a discussion on the 1999 cult-classic, Trick, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's Making Us Happy?How I Met Your Father (Hulu)Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch)Movie discussion:Names and numbers behind the scenesOur experiences with the quest for privacyLifelong friends- the good, the bad, and the awkwardWhen a one night stand becomes moreRoommate experiences and sharing spaceHave you ever got cum in your eye? Does it burn?E-mail us at happylifepod@gmail.com or engage with us on all the socials @happylifepodUntil next time, Stay Happy!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves kick off pride month with a conversation about the 2000 classic, The Broken Hearts Club, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's Making Us Happy?Legendary Season 3 (HBO Max)Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 7 (Hulu)Movie Topics DiscussedNames and Numbers behind the movieThe movies Gay DictionaryWhen did you realize you were LGBT+?When did you realize it was okay?Would you donate sperm for a friend to get pregnant?Is the friction between gays and lesbians IRL?Our experience as newbiesGetting the same gift multiple timesand more!Thanks for listening to another episode of A Lifetime of Happiness! Let us know what you thought of this episode by emailing us at happylifepod@gmail.com or by engaging with us on social media @happylifepodEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2008 movie Mamma Mia! with special guest star Ronnie Diamond, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!Thanks for listening! Get in touch with us at happylifepod@gmail.com or by engaging with us on social media at @happylifepodStay Happy!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves continue Musical May with the help of Brady Foster Powers as they welcome you to the 60s in the 2007 adaptation of Hairspray!What's making us happy?Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (Theatres)The Lost City (Paramount Plus)Hairspray discussionThe movies origins as a movie and musicalWhat was our passion in high school?Who was our high school crush?Being a 'misfit'Creating Edna MayIntegration/SegregationBody positivityLet us know what you think of the episode by chiming in on social media @happylifepod or by emailing us at happylifepod@gmail.comEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2001 musical Moulin Rouge, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy?Buffy Season 5 (Hulu)Heartstopper (Netflix)Moulin Rouge DiscussionNames and NumbersThe History of the Moulin Rouge theatreHow it became a Tony-award winning musicalDifferences between the movie and musicalBackground on the Green FairyJohn Leguizamo playing a midget- is it okay?The impact of Nicole's injury on setThe spectacularness of Spectacular, SpectacularWas there any way out of the love triangle?Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves welcome back Bridget to discuss the 2007 slasher-musical, Sweeney Todd, as they kick off Musical May!What's making us happy?The Nighthouse (HBO Max)Rune Factory 5 (Nintendo Switch)Stephen's Full and New Moon Ceremonies (Wild Ginger Apothecary)Movie Discussion:Names and Numbers behind the screenBefore it was a musical movieCan places become haunted after a tragedy?Jonathan and Johanna- love at first sight or another man trying to claim her?Sweeney's fixation on revengeWould you eat the pies?Who's the greater villain? Todd or Mrs. Lovett?Whatever happened to Jonathan and Johanna?Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2016 MCU blockbuster Doctor Strange, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy?Buffy Season 3 (Hulu)The Batman (HBO+)Doctor Strange DiscussionWhy we love itNames and numbers behind the screenDoctor Strange's comic book origins and random historyThe relationship between Stephen and ChristineThe casting choice of The Ancient OneWhat's the 'thing' that defines you, and what would you do to fix it if it disappeared overnight?Doctor Strange's metaphysical world compared to our understanding of the metaphysicalWhat relic would you like to be chosen by?Is Doctor Strange's growth and powers earned by the end of the movie?Hopes and dreams for the upcoming sequelWe'd love to hear from you! E-mail us today at happylifepod@gmail.com or hit us up on all the socials @happylifepodEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show (

The Steves continue Avengers April with a discussion of 2018's mega-blockbuster Black Panther, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy?Drag Race Season 14 nearing the finaleDrag Race All Stars Season 7 announcementBlack Panther DiscussionWhy we love Black PantherNames and Numbers behind the scenesComic Book OriginsThe real-life language spoken in Wakanda- XhosaT'Challa and Nakia's relationshipShuri- the Disney Princess we needed!The beautiful mix of technology and advancement with tradition and ceremonyOkoye and her representation of strong femininityThe "Tolkien" White GuysFinding a middle ground behind T'Challa and Killmonger's ideologiesIs the Dora's uniform 'just armor' for Nakia?Could Killmonger have had redemption?What might they do with Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverWhat do we want to see in the sequel?Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show (

The Steves discuss the 2014 blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy?Stephen- Everything, Everywhere, All At Once (Theatres)Steve- The Morning Show (Apple TV+)Guardians DiscussionNames and Numbers behind the scenesBuilding a found familyThe importance of a good mix tapeA new level of humor in the MCUComic book CounterpartsLaying the groundwork for Infinity WarEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show (

The Steves kick off Avengers April with the 2019 blockbuster Captain Marvel, along with what's making them happy in pop culture todayWhat's Making Us Happy?Steve- Rune Factory 5 (Switch)Stephen- Pokémon Legends Arceus (Switch)Captain Marvel Discussion Includes:Why we love herNames and Numbers behind the scenesCarol Danvers comic book history90s NostalgiaWhat's a Mary Sue and why do men suck?Goose's origins as ChewieFury's origin storyKree vs. Skrull- here and in the comicsSteve's sexy Fonzie impressionOnce 'unleashed'- Is Captain Marvel too overpowered?Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show (

The Steves welcome back Dennis Quigley to discuss Disney's 60th animated feature film and sleeper hit, Encanto, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy?Are You The One? (Netflix/Paramount+)Smiggadoon (Apple TV+)Encanto TopicsMusic Lyrics TriviaNames and Numbers behind the magicOur favorite MadrigalsWhat magical power would you want?Which Madrigal do you relate to most?Why did "We Don't Talk About Bruno" become it's number 1 single?Representation and how it mattersTransgenerational traumaEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show (

The Steves discuss the 2007 fantasy adventure, Stardust, with the help of Ronnie Diamond, while also touching on what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy?Steve: Love is Blind Season 1 (Netflix)Ronnie: The Gilded Age (HBO)Stephen: Inventing Anna (Netflix)Stardust Discussion:Names and numbers behind the scenesGrowing up in a small townWould you cross the wall?Differences from the bookThe numerology of the princesVictoria being the worstRicky Gervais' ad-libbingRobert De Niro- okay playing gay?Which witch is Ronnie?Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show (

In the first crossover episode of gAy A and A Lifetime of Happiness, the Steves discuss the hit TV show, Euphoria, and how it spoke to Steve and his sobriety journey. Topics covered includeRue's struggles with addictionThe impact Rue's struggle has on the people around herHunter Schafer's breakout role of JulesThe relationship between Rue and JulesJules risky encounter with Cal JacobsSo many penises!Hot-takes on the other charactersIf you enjoyed this crossover episode, consider checking out gAy A wherever you listen to podcasts to hear more about Steve's sobriety journey, as well as weekly shares from fellows within the sober community.Stay tuned Wednesday for your regularly scheduled episodes!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show (

The Steves welcome back Bridget to discuss the 2003 Tim Burton classic, Big Fish, along with what's making them happy in pop culture todayWhat's Making Us Happy?Survivor Season 42 (CBS)Love is Blind Season 2 (Netflix)Somebody Somewhere (HBO)Movie DiscussionMovie background and namesThe art of storytellingStorytellers we know and loveWould you want to know how you die?Feeling like a big fish in a small pond/riverWhat would you do to find your true love?Don Price- victim or villain?Tears of happiness at the climaxThe real story of the big fishEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show (

The Steves discuss the 1996 classic, The Craft, as part of Magical March, as well as touching on what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy?Atelier Sophie 2 (Switch, PS4)Mr. Mercedes (Peacock)Topics covered on The CraftNames and numbers behind productionTrying witchcraft in our personal livesThe 'history' behind the deity ManonFairuza's real life magic storeDid Chris 'have it coming'?Rochelle aka Rachel True's real-life racismWho is Connie Francis?Why was Robin Tunney wearing a wig the whole time?Would you forgive Rachelle and Bonnie? What was the line they crossed?Let us know what you think by emailing us at happylifepod@gmail.comOr find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @happylifepodEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show (

The Steves discuss the 1998 cult classic Practical Magic along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Horizon: Forbidden West (PS4)The Woman Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (Netflix)Movie discussion topics include:Names and numbers behind the production teamA deep dive into the goddess HecateReal life actors and actresses with heterochromia iridiumThe secret behind the Midnight Margarita's sceneDoes it matter if spell is responsible for true love?Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 1997 horror blockbuster, I Know What You Did Last Summer, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy? SIX on BroadwayMoulin Rouge on BroadwayMovie discussion includesNames and numbers behind the movieThe connection (or lack thereof) to the bookWhat did you do last summer?What threatening note would send you into a tailspin?Helen's chase sceneHow the second half of the movie is all Ray's faultEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show (